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Most industries tend to consolidate over time. Retail is no exception, as many stores have gone by the wayside. Today, most big box stores compete with online retailers in some capacity, and those that run a niche tend to have the brick-and-mortar business to themselves. That’s allowed these companies to continue growing, which can benefit shareholders. It’s an even better benefit when they’re also generous with ever-increasing dividend payouts. Among the big box retailers, electronics chain Best Buy (BBY) offers the highest ...
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One of the most valuable things a company can do is become a key provider of products or services to the point where they can raise prices without losing much, if any, market share. This pricing power can be crucial for beating inflation. And it can also mean a good investment for shareholders, as being able to raise prices ensures that profit margins stay high. One industry leader with pricing power is Corning (GLW). The specialty glassmaker just raised prices by 20 ...
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Many companies were caught during the pandemic as borders shut down. Without reliable just-in-time delivery systems operating, they’ve been working to diversify their manufacturing operations. For higher-level goods such as semiconductors, this means reversing a multi-decade trend to once again make goods in America. Signs of this trend have just started to pop up, and they’ll likely increase in the years ahead. While there may be higher labor costs to manufacture stateside, most businesses see the development as a positive one. For ...
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It’s easy to say that there’s a lot of market uncertainty right now. But no matter what happens, there will always be uncertainty. And investors who wait for a clearer picture on how things develop don’t get great prices when buying assets. That’s why value investors start to buy during market panics, even if it’s not near the bottom. Today, investors can find companies that are making big investments now, even amid all the uncertainties facing markets today. While the economy looks ...
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Sometimes a company makes a misstep that can cost it customers in the short term. Other times, a misstep can be more permanent in nature. The question is how each specific opportunity plays out. Since each situation is different, it helps to look at the strength of the market reaction. And how competitors are faring as well. If a company faces trouble in a bear market, it may get overlooked. But it may also shine a favorable light on a competitor. Recently, ...
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The economic data in the past week shows a slowdown in consumer spending. As a major part of the economy, that’s a big deal. Yet retailers are reporting better-than-expected numbers. That suggests there may have been too much pessimism in the short term. It also suggests retailers with a cost advantage can likely fare well in today’s environment. That bodes well for most big box players. But one is king of them all. That winner is Walmart (WMT). Their earnings not only ...
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Most investors didn’t expect the banking sector to get into trouble this year. Generally, rising interest rates are good for banks. They make fewer loans, albeit at higher rates. However, many banks used the low-rate era to invest in Treasury bonds at lower yields. That’s led to the second, third, and fourth-largest bank failures in U.S. history this year. It’s possible that they won’t be the last. But while the banking sector is down, it’s not quite out. Several regional banks are ...
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While stocks have trended higher overall in the past few months, one part of the market has seen major interest from hedge funds and retail investors alike. That area? Artificial intelligence (AI). Companies that have been developing AI programs or otherwise moved towards servicing the growing tech niche have seen their share price rise. That’s a trend likely to continue. And it may give conservative investors some big-cap names to target. One of the biggest players is Nvidia (NVDA). The manufacturer of ...
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